BEST ANSWER:You'll need a different product to first convert the HDMI source to ethernet and send back to the switch over a second ethernet cable. But for that you can use a single HDMI->Ethernet sending unit, but it will have to have its own cable. Then at the other end, use the receiver of that unit to convert BACK to HDMI as a source for the 4k8x8. But to answer your question, yes there is a way but it needs a few extras.

BEST ANSWER:You'll need a different product to first convert the HDMI source to ethernet and send back to the switch over a second ethernet cable. But for that you can use a single HDMI->Ethernet sending unit, but it will have to have its own cable. Then at the other end, use the receiver of that unit to convert BACK to HDMI as a source for the 4k8x8. But to answer your question, yes there is a way but it needs a few extras.

Regarding the legacy converter boxes. I only see an HDMI out. If you are running the HDbaseT cat cable to the converter box is there another connection on the converter box to run an Ethernet cable to the TV to connect to the network?

A shopper
on Nov 23, 2017

BEST ANSWER:No, this model does not support additional network devices. There are other HDBaseT extender models that have one or more network ports but not this model. I have only only seen this option in standalone extenders and not in full matrix systems like this one. The main reason is cost.

BEST ANSWER:No, this model does not support additional network devices. There are other HDBaseT extender models that have one or more network ports but not this model. I have only only seen this option in standalone extenders and not in full matrix systems like this one. The main reason is cost.

Is this box capable of switching multiple inputs at the same time? For example, let's say I have a DVD player hooked to input 1 and a cable box hooked to input 2. Can I watch the DVD Player on TV 3 (output 3) AND the cable box on TV 5 (output 5) AT THE SAME TIME?

I currently have 6 TVs in our house and use this to distribute the sources to each as needed. Our sources include (3) set-top boxes, Apple TV, Fire Stick, kids’ computer monitor, and a CCTV quad display (of certain home security cameras). Any TV can watch any of the sources at any time.

Even better, there is no blanking on the other monitors when the switch is made.

I currently have 6 TVs in our house and use this to distribute the sources to each as needed. Our sources include (3) set-top boxes, Apple TV, Fire Stick, kids’ computer monitor, and a CCTV quad display (of certain home security cameras). Any TV can watch any of the sources at any time.

Even better, there is no blanking on the other monitors when the switch is made.

Do the 7 receivers use PoC (Power over cable) getting power from the HDMI Matrix switch? Also, does this come with IR sender and receivers for each transmitter? if not then which IR parts should I order for this?

BEST ANSWER:Yes, it is powered directly from the HDMI Matrix, so all you do it terminate the RJ45 connector at the headend and plug it into the output port for that monitor. No external power injector is needed.

As far as the IR devices, my unit came with enough transmitters and emitters for each of the (8) locations.

BEST ANSWER:Yes, it is powered directly from the HDMI Matrix, so all you do it terminate the RJ45 connector at the headend and plug it into the output port for that monitor. No external power injector is needed.

As far as the IR devices, my unit came with enough transmitters and emitters for each of the (8) locations.

The heading of this item mentions HDCP 2.2, but the description/specs suggest that the receivers only support HDCP 1.4. Does that mean I will have issues using the included receivers if HDCP 2.2 is required?

Unfortunately there is no plan for Monoprice to develop drivers for other manufactures at this time. We make back end control (RS232) commands are readily available in the manuals and upon request for integration.

Unfortunately there is no plan for Monoprice to develop drivers for other manufactures at this time. We make back end control (RS232) commands are readily available in the manuals and upon request for integration.

BEST ANSWER:The receivers are less than an inch thick, which is relatively thin for such a device. On all my TV monitors, there is are recessed areas on the back where the box can be attached and does not protrude past the non-recessed areas. If you have a super slim monitor, you may have an issue, but in those cases, you could opt to mount the receiver elsewhere, such as a nearby equipment closet, in a recessed box in the wall, etc.

BEST ANSWER:The receivers are less than an inch thick, which is relatively thin for such a device. On all my TV monitors, there is are recessed areas on the back where the box can be attached and does not protrude past the non-recessed areas. If you have a super slim monitor, you may have an issue, but in those cases, you could opt to mount the receiver elsewhere, such as a nearby equipment closet, in a recessed box in the wall, etc.

BEST ANSWER:The 100-meter limitation is for Class A HDbaseT. This unit obviously operates as Class B, which has a limitation of 70-meters. Class B is much cheaper to implement, which is one of the reasons why this switcher is at such a low price-point.

BEST ANSWER:The 100-meter limitation is for Class A HDbaseT. This unit obviously operates as Class B, which has a limitation of 70-meters. Class B is much cheaper to implement, which is one of the reasons why this switcher is at such a low price-point.

Does this have a web page or an app to be able to control it from a phone/tablet?

A shopper
on Nov 1, 2017

BEST ANSWER:Yes, there is a web page; albeit, a very crude one. It works and has an 8x8 matrix of check boxes for quick selection of each source to any TV. It also has a sections to update the the static IP address assignments and one for EDID settings. They don't appear to have any kind of app for the device; although, it seems like it would be an easy development... and worth it to them to put one out there.

I have been successful in accessing the webpage in Safari (on my iPhone) by entering the IP address of the unit, and controlling it that way; however, I chose to add an RS232 device server so that I can control the unit via the supplied serial commands using a third-party app. Specifically, I use TouchControl Server, but it should work fine with other apps that allow the sending of serial commands (such as iRule).

BEST ANSWER:Yes, there is a web page; albeit, a very crude one. It works and has an 8x8 matrix of check boxes for quick selection of each source to any TV. It also has a sections to update the the static IP address assignments and one for EDID settings. They don't appear to have any kind of app for the device; although, it seems like it would be an easy development... and worth it to them to put one out there.

I have been successful in accessing the webpage in Safari (on my iPhone) by entering the IP address of the unit, and controlling it that way; however, I chose to add an RS232 device server so that I can control the unit via the supplied serial commands using a third-party app. Specifically, I use TouchControl Server, but it should work fine with other apps that allow the sending of serial commands (such as iRule).

Just bought the Blackbird 4k 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix. Is the Blackbird IR Blaster the only IR product I can use with this matrix? I need to be able to control multiple devices in the basement from my living room and if the IR Blaster is the only method to do this and Monoprice are current out of stock, the matrix would be redundant just now. Am I correct?

BEST ANSWER:The matrix comes with enough emitters for each of the (8) sources, and enough receivers to locate one at each of the (8) remote locations. Whenever you select a source at the remote TV location, the switcher automatically directs not only the video and audio to the TV, but also directs the IR signal from the TV location back to the source device.

BEST ANSWER:The matrix comes with enough emitters for each of the (8) sources, and enough receivers to locate one at each of the (8) remote locations. Whenever you select a source at the remote TV location, the switcher automatically directs not only the video and audio to the TV, but also directs the IR signal from the TV location back to the source device.

What is the power-on state of this device? When it powers up after restarting or a power failure, does it remember its routing configuration, or does it reset to some default?

A shopper
on Sep 13, 2018

BEST ANSWER:It remembers the previous settings.. It even goes as far as connecting the same inputs to the same monitors as it had when the power loss occurred.

I know this for a fact, because every now an then, one of the receivers gets in a funky state and will not pass video and needs a reboot (power cycle), I used to go to the back of the switcher unit an unplug the RJ45 for that monitor and plug it back in (reboot) to fix the problem. I know just have the switcher powered from a plugstrip with switches. When ever one gets in a funky state, I just cycle power of the entire unit via the switch (which is on the front of the rack). Although all monitors go blank at that time, they all reboot to the previous setting.... and it usually only take about 10-15 seconds for the cycle.

BEST ANSWER:It remembers the previous settings.. It even goes as far as connecting the same inputs to the same monitors as it had when the power loss occurred.

I know this for a fact, because every now an then, one of the receivers gets in a funky state and will not pass video and needs a reboot (power cycle), I used to go to the back of the switcher unit an unplug the RJ45 for that monitor and plug it back in (reboot) to fix the problem. I know just have the switcher powered from a plugstrip with switches. When ever one gets in a funky state, I just cycle power of the entire unit via the switch (which is on the front of the rack). Although all monitors go blank at that time, they all reboot to the previous setting.... and it usually only take about 10-15 seconds for the cycle.

I'm a bit confused...one of the questions and answers says that this includes the ir blasters and receivers, but the description says it doesn't include IR accessories? Do I need to buy 7 blasters and 7 receivers somewhere, or are they included? Thanks!

I need to extend the display of my Mac mini to multiple monitors, whenever I connect the Mac mini HDMI to input 1&2, then output to 1&2 the two monitors, it only ever mirrors the display, even though the Mac mini reports it as extending. Is this possible?

Reviews

This is the best valued 8x8 or 8x7 matrix if you are only going to use the HDBaseT receivers. I have 6 TVs, so this works out great. I've had it for a few weeks, and so far so good. First of all, this will not work with the receiver that come with 27220 (IR blaster for Blackbird 4K HDBaseT Products). The blaster from 27220 works. The one receiver that do come with the matrix works fine, after some digging, I found it uses TSMP1138 from Vishay Semiconductors. I replace the PCB that came with the receiver with TSMP1138, and I can now control my cable boxes that's connected to the matrix. The receiver do run hot, so place it in a good ventilated area. I have 2x Roku, 2x Fire Stick, 1x cable box, 1x cable box with Slingbox 500, and 1x DVD player. I have a dedicated iPad mini and a dedicated iPad 4 I use to control matrix inputs (via web page), Rokus (Roku app), Fire Sticks (Amazon Fire Stick app), Slingbox (Slingbox app and IR receiver), cable boxes (IR receiver and FIOS app), and DVD player (IR receiver). So far, no major issue. The fan on the matrix do run loud, so place it in a place you won't hear, else, it could it annoying.